The Role
As our Compliance & Financial Crime Manager, you’ll play a critical role in safeguarding the business against financial crime, ensuring compliance with AML regulations and supporting our wider risk and governance framework. This is a hands-on role with direct exposure to the operational and strategic side of compliance, working closely with the Head of Compliance & MLRO to identify risks, manage investigations, and implement preventative measures.
Key Responsibilities
* Monitor and investigate suspicious activity, escalating concerns and drafting SARs in line with internal protocols.
* Conduct due diligence, enhanced due diligence, and PEP/sanctions screening.
* Identify, assess, and report financial crime risks across the business.
* Work with operational teams to improve fraud controls, resolve issues, and implement best practice.
* Support regulatory compliance through accurate documentation, internal audit support, and process reviews.
* Maintain and update policies and procedures relating to AML, fraud, and compliance controls.
* Provide guidance and support to teams across the business, helping embed a culture of compliance.
* Contribute to staff training on financial crime awareness and business-wide policy adherence.
The Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for someone who:
* Has proven experience working in AML, fraud, or financial crime prevention in a regulated business.
* Has strong working knowledge of UK AML regulations and financial crime frameworks.
* Is detail-oriented and investigative, with a solutions-focused mindset.
* Communicates clearly and confidently, able to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
* Is comfortable working independently and taking ownership of compliance processes.
* Has experience drafting policies, running audits, and implementing internal controls.
Experience You’ll Bring
* 5+ years in compliance, financial crime or fraud prevention.
* Experience within financial services, fintech, payments or a regulated consumer business.
* Familiarity with AML risk assessments, suspicious activity reporting, and governance frameworks.
* Confident using compliance tools, systems and reporting platforms.
* ICA or similar financial crime qualification (desirable but not essential).
Package
* Salary: Up to £40,000 depending on experience
* Contract: Fixed-Term Contract (6 months)
* Company bonus scheme
* 25 days holiday (with the option to buy 5 more)
* Opportunities for growth and cross-functional project exposure
* Be part of a growing business that values integrity, ambition, and continuous improvement
Please note: This is an office-based role from our Birmingham head office. We are unable to sponsor visas.